String comparison
Confidential vs Revolution
Solinco Confidential against Solinco Revolution: ratings, specs and which one fits your junior.
The short answer
Both are polyester strings. Confidential leads on power, spin and tension hold. Revolution leads on comfort and durability. For a junior with arm concerns, Revolution is the safer choice.
Ratings
Power
Spin
Control
Comfort
Durability
Tension hold
Ratings are on a 1–10 scale. The higher score is in bold when they differ.
Pick Confidential if…
- You want more power (7 vs 6 out of 10)
- You want more spin (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- You want more tension hold (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- Best for: advanced players wanting Solinco spin with better tension maintenance
- Best for: those between Tour Bite (too stiff) and Hyper-G (too soft)
- Best for: players who value consistent playability over time
Pick Revolution if…
- You want more comfort (6 vs 5 out of 10)
- You want more durability (9 vs 8 out of 10)
- Arm comfort comes first (arm friendliness 3/5 vs 2/5)
- Your player is younger (recommended from age 13 vs 14)
- You restring often and want it cheaper to keep up (cost score 5/5 vs 4/5)
- Best for: players wanting Solinco quality with more comfort
- Best for: intermediate to advanced juniors
- Best for: all-court players seeking spin + control
Specs side by side
| Spec | Confidential | Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Polyester | Polyester |
| Construction | Pentagonal-shaped co-polyester monofilament | Hexagonal-shaped co-polyester monofilament |
| Gauges | 16, 16L, 17, 18 | 16, 16L, 17, 18 |
| Stiffness | Medium high | Medium high |
| Set price | $11–13 | $11–12 |
| Reel price | $150–170 | $140–160 |
| Arm friendliness | 2/5 · Low | 3/5 · Moderate |
| Cost to maintain | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| Recommended from | Age 14 | Age 13 |
| Levels | Advanced, Elite | Intermediate, Advanced, Elite |
| Play styles | Baseliner, Big hitter | Baseliner, All court |
| Junior tension | 46-50 lbs for juniors. First hour feels stiff - string settles nicely after break-in. | 48-52 lbs for juniors. Holds tension well. |
Lab test data
| Test | Confidential | Revolution |
|---|---|---|
| Stiffness (lower is softer) | 200 lbs/in | 213 lbs/in |
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Confidential in short
Solinco Confidential officially launched in 2020 after being available privately for around three years to select touring pros. The pentagonal shape provides excellent spin - comparable to Tour Bite or ALU Power Rough. What sets Confidential apart is its exceptional tension maintenance, even at lower tensions. Stiffness sits between Tour Bite (stiffer) and Hyper-G (softer). The first hour can feel stiff and board-like, but after breaking in, the string settles into a very playable feel with outstanding consistency.
Revolution in short
Revolution is Solinco's hexagonally-shaped co-polyester that provides the perfect blend of spin potential, control and feel. Despite testing as fairly stiff in the lab (213 lbs/in), it feels noticeably softer on court than Tour Bite or Hyper-G, with surprisingly low vibration. Compared to Volkl Cyclone, testers found all the things they liked (control, spin, feel) present in Revolution. The hexagonal shape provides ample spin while being more comfortable than square-profiled strings. One of the more accessible Solinco polys for developing players.
Confidential vs Revolution: quick answers
Which has more spin, Confidential or Revolution?
Solinco Confidential, with a spin rating of 9/10 against 8/10.
Which is more arm-friendly for a junior?
Solinco Revolution scores 3/5 for arm friendliness, against 2/5 for Confidential. It is recommended from age 13.
Which lasts longer?
Solinco Revolution rates 9/10 for durability against 8/10.
Which is cheaper?
Confidential costs about $11–13 a set and Revolution about $11–12, at typical retail.
The short answer and the "pick if" lists are generated from our ratings and junior data only. Data verified 2025-01 (Confidential) and 2025-01 (Revolution).